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Kansas City Royals @ Detroit Tigers


The Royals invade Detroit for a three-game series, their penultimate matchup of the season. With fourth place on the line, the Royals send Gil Meche (4.08 ERA) to the mound for his 33rd start of the season. Hopefully, it will also be his last. Knowing the Royals however, I'm not so sure.

The Tigers counter with Zach/Zack Miner/Minor (4.16 ERA).

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Kila with the start!

by schlongky on Sep 22, 2008 6:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2 HR's tonight or 3?

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 6:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Shealy and Kila in; Butler benched again

D. DeJesus cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .302
M. Aviles ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .318
J. Guillen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .267
R. Shealy 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .302
M. Teahen lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .256
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .257
K. Ka’aihue dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
J. Buck c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .222
A. Callaspo 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .313

I thought it unlikely before, but now I wouldn’t be surprised if Butler were either traded or starts next year in Omaha.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 6:24 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ya I'm getting that feeling too. I just hope its not for Frenchy.

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 6:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That would be breathtakingly stupid

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 6:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow, I actually called that one

I’m not right very often, have to trumpet it when I am.

Well, I guess I said “I wouldn’t be surprised.”

What, are they trying to sell low on him or something?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 6:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We'll see

I’m sure a lot of people assume that Moore doesn’t like unathletic players, so he might be interested in moving Butler. But he did acquire Guillen (who definitely isn’t very athletic) and Callaspo (who is much slower than I thought he’d be). So he clearly doesn’t love athletic, speedy guys above all else.

Selling low on Butler would be idiotic. Starting him in Omaha isn’t what I’d do, but it wouldn’t be catastrophic. But again, I’m going to wait until something happens before giving Moore credit or blame for it.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 6:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think GMDM needs to just let him be

he said he is dedicated to working out in the offseason. That would be enough if he can get stronger some of those opposite field flyballs will start hitting walls or flying out. Longterm he will be fine I hope GMDM can see it that way. Too early to trade him

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 6:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And, really, who is going to fill in?

DMGM clearly doesn’t think Kila should start next year in the majors. Does he really think the team is better off with a Shealy/Gload 1B/DH combo? Or that Guillen would be the full-time DH? If Butler needs to start the year in AAA to get his swing together or whatever, that’s fine.

Anyone should be available for a good deal. I don’t think Butler will be after this season. Even with Kila looking good, I stil think Butler is by far the best option for either 1B or DH next year.

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 6:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

A Butler/Kila platoon at DH and 1b

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 6:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gloadie forever!!!!!!!!

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 7:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hope that this is just a commitment to get Shealy as much PT as possible

Clearly the downside is Butler getting less playing time. Hopefully the bright side is they are seriously considering Shealy for next year. Would that mean Shealy instead of Gload? Or Shealy as Gload’s platoon partner? If they have both Shealy and Gload on the 25-man roster, I don’t know if that leaves room for Butler.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ugh I would rather have one more year of Butler

as opposed to Shealy. I know Ryan has flashed some power in September but Butler has the bigger upside.

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 6:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The good news

…is that even if Butler started in Omaha, he’d eventually get called up. And a Shealy/Gload platoon is an upgrade over Gload alone. I just wish they’d get rid of Gload and then Shealy and Butler could hold down 1B/DH until Kila is ready.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 6:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

More good news

The Royals got their #2 prospect back today and he should be headed to the Arizona Instructional League.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I didn't even know Rowdy Hardy had been hurt

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 7:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's just depression and social anxiety disorder

He’s taking the Zack Greinke path to success. And Rowdy is way too good for the AIL. He’s headed to the AFL, which is where the really good prospects go.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 7:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DDJ triple

I put the probability of KC winning this series at about 75%, Detroit seems to be making their winter plans

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Helloooooooooooooooooooooooooo

has everyone in here made their winter plans too

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is the slowest time of the year for Royals Review

October will be pretty slow. November and December will warm things up with hot stove talk.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 7:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm here, but working

Gameday also isn’t coming up…

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 7:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm Listening

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Sep 22, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why do some players always come to bat with one or more of their pockets inside out?

Gordon, DDJ and Callaspo often do that. Maybe always. What gives?

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Probably something to do with the necklaces

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 7:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Butler is always jackin with his button

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 7:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that's what blank blank(ed)

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 7:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Anddddd that was a brutal inning

least from the most

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 22, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I realize that batting order doesn't make that much of a difference

but it really bugs me that Gordon is hitting this low in the order… after Teahen and Shealy? Against a righty?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Did you miss his AB in the first

I don’t think he sees the ball well from Miner

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 22, 2008 7:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can't see anything at the moment

MLB Gameday isn’t loading, and ESPN gameday sucks

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 7:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good inning by Meche

worked around the walk

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

only 10 pitches? with a 7 pitch walk?

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 7:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

KilaTime

Come on Ka’ahiue

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

mispelled oh well

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 7:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that would be another reason not to play him

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 7:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

why won't we pitch to Granderson?

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

John "I'm not average" Buck at the plate

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 7:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oh

those wacky ballplayers and their antics

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Sep 22, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

those would be "crazy, madcap" antics

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 7:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Where did the Mariners rank in the payroll chain?

Detroit #2 KC has a chance to pass them in the standings.

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Burt Callaspo

needs to hit the weight room/

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Sep 22, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ryan and Joel need to be fired.

Now.

I’m not kidding.

Not because they’re wasting time on this nonsense — but because they’re too fucking stupid to figure out that we already KNOW it’s TPJ thanks to the ChiSux TV crew.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

? what are they talking about

I’m at work and got the radio feed goin

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 7:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oh I saw Billy walking around with it on his head after

Kila hit his first HR the other night

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 7:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TPJ is doing it?

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 7:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah

TPJ’s been doing it to everyone for like a week now. Ryan and Joel are trying to “solve the mystery” even though the WGN crew caught TPJ red-handed Saturday night.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 7:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gil Meche

future HOF’er

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Sep 22, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You are talking about KC Hall of Fame right?

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 7:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

KC 2008 HoF

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 7:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Meche

is destined for coop.

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Sep 22, 2008 7:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Chicken coop?

Special Agent Dale Cooper?

Gummint cheese co-operative?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 7:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

dammit aviles

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Sep 22, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what is Shealy doing?

walking? what is up with that?

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Three walks

no runs

only good thing is it was a 26 pitch inning, which gets us closer to the Tiger bullpen.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we need TPJ

always

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Sep 22, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Inge

plays the game theright way

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Sep 22, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mitch Maier:

“Antoine! J’accuse!”

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gil K'd Magglio

Don’t dat purdy.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Sep 22, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Justin Wilson?

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 9:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what wacky antics did I miss?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AVILANCHE

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow who didn't see that coming

………….

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 22, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not just a productive out

but TWO productive outs! Woo hoo!

Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!

by cmkeller on Sep 22, 2008 8:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

dayum teahen hit that one on the screws

Zach Miner is a lucky bastard

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 22, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

To be fair, Shealy did (nearly) clear the bases

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If we gave him any more run support

he might consider it an affront to his manhood.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 8:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Man, Meche throwing the changeup to righties has really helped him out.

That is really developing into a plus pitch

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 22, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gil Is On

Fire.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Sep 22, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DDJ and Aviles in a deathmatch

to see who will lead the team in OPS/VORP

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How the hell was that a strike to Alex

jesus he’s gotten jobbed all season

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 22, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kila 0 fer 3

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 22, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DFA

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 8:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

GLOAD NOW

I can’t wait for my next fanshot. Let’s just say it’s about defense, and I anticipate much morse vs. nyroyal “discussion”

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DOHHHHHHHHHHHHh

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 22, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Got to hand it to Magglio

I never thought he’d be OPSing .881 at this point in his career.

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Anybody watching the David Price starting debut for the Rays?

I gotta stay, I’m not incredibly impressed. I know he ran over the minor leagues, but he doesn’t seem to really have a real “out” offspeed pitch. Maybe his slider just isn’t on tonight.

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 22, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I guess that's the price the Royals have to pay

for having his offensive prowess in the lineup

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 8:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah although it sucks

2 runs in 6ip ain’t so bad

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 22, 2008 8:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

quality, quality start

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 9:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good enought I GUESS

but I’m still Minda McGrumpypants right now. Way to move out there, Jose.

by minda33 on Sep 22, 2008 8:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"McGrumpypants"

makes me think of George Brett now.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 8:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

don't worry Minda

Shealy will cheer you up later

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 8:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wink, wink, nudge, nudge

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 9:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jose, we like it when you walk

but we mean a “base on balls,” not your outfield effort

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 8:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Meche doesn't like anything easy

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

except his wife

Rimshot anyone?

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 8:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

(boom crash)

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 8:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i can always count on you devil for the comedy relief

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 8:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice

nary a swing by Callaspo

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 22, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Albert Callaspo

nice ray of hope for next year… Is his defensive rep that he’s just “average,” or he is supposed to actually be pretty good defender?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

if he can put up a .370 OBP playing 2B

he can have below average defense on my team

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 22, 2008 9:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think he's a good OBP guy

not sure how he can keep it up without any power at all… but hey, he’s doing great so far. Even a .350 would be good.

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think they need to go after corner of

leave the middle alone, aviles even if he has a down year i don’t expect below a .750 OPS and Callaspo can hit and get on base. I just don’t think Furcal at 31 will add too much. Go big money corner of

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 9:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1 on corner guy

I go back and forth on Furcal.

I think Aviles will be around a few years. However, I think his range of possible OPSes next year is more like .725-.775, rather than .750-.800. I know he’s hitting well today, and I still love the guy. His defensive numbers seem to be good across the board this year. I just don’t see him being able to to any better than .725 against righties, and he’s doing barely better than that with his incredibly lucky BABIP… Still, at league minimum for the next 6 you can’t go wrong (KC should have a replacement by then, anyway)

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DDJ needs a HR for the cycle

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That Is All

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Sep 22, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MANSLAUGHTERERS ROW!

Callaspo
DDJ
Aviles

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ridiculous

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Sep 22, 2008 9:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sounds like the 2-2 pitch wasn't much better

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Surprised they didn't call JoGui out looking there

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here you go Minda

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At least don't GIDP, Sloth

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damn right he is.

That’s the Shealy I know and love.

by minda33 on Sep 22, 2008 9:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice AB

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What an AB by Shealy

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 22, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We can't have people selfishly driving in only one run with a walk

Now, a sac fly would have been okay. That’s playing the game the right way.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 9:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Very Nice, Shealy

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Sep 22, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Omaha boys(shealy/kila) have some patience

its kind of nice toss in Callaspo and this team might not be the worst team in the league at drawing walks

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's true, with

Callaspo, Shealy, Kila, and Gordon you have 4 guys who are willing to stand up there and stare. And Aviles is on record as saying he’s going to play winter ball to work on his plate discipline, so there is hope

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 22, 2008 9:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good thing Try alternated the lefties and righties!

Optimal, Trey, optimal.

Oh, I see why all the righties are in a row. It’s the lefty who started the game… D’oh

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Duranotic Door baby

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm asking for one for Christmas

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by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 9:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dear Mark

with the bases loaded, let it hit you

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's comerica...

anyone else feeling a Teabag inside-the-parker

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just got back from Volleyball.

How do we look against this Minor guy?

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Sep 22, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Miner's out

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by mazoboom on Sep 22, 2008 9:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mark Teahen:

“It’s a thin line between incredibly lucky and incredibly unlucky”

Does this guy alternate finding four-lead clovers and breaking mirrors?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ramram in the 8th...

are they trying Bale as the new setup guy?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2inning Soria save

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by mazoboom on Sep 22, 2008 9:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And a pony.

No, wait. A unicorn.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 9:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mexicute them!

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Sep 22, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he is a well rounded baseball player

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by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 9:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we're in for a 43 pitch AB

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by mazoboom on Sep 22, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Trey's screaming at the guys on the bench

“here’s how NOT to have an at-bat!”

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

so guillen caught in a DP....

Was it bad baserunning or nothing he could do?

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by 306008 on Sep 22, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Teahen hit a liner

that got into the glove in about .1 seconds. He really didn’t have much of a chance.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 9:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He could've used his psychic ability to predict the hit

the jerk

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by mazoboom on Sep 22, 2008 9:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bob Davis just said Aviles is pretty dependable on popups

thats too bad our announcer has alzheimers

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 22, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Okay so that's 791 runs for Detroit

only 209 to go for their 1000. I think they can do it.

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by mazoboom on Sep 22, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe if Trey gets bad at Gobble again

Toby Gobble

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

bad=mad

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

FUCK YEAH

Gordon busting through the .600 OPS barrier vs lefties

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gameday is such a drama queen

***SINGLE***

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don't tell Gameday that tomorrow is

Celebrate Bisexuality Day.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 9:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL -- exactley

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

God I love late-inning pinch-running

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is Smith actually fast

or does Trey do this for giggles?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At this point, I think it's all about humiliating Butler as much as possible

before he’s traded for Jeff Francoeur and Eric Cordier

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nah, they won't part with...

…Butler for Francoeur. We’ll probably lose one of our star relievers for that no-hit, no-walk waste of space. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 22, 2008 9:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was kidding, of course

although there’s a general consensus forming on there that the org has soured on Butler.

Hey, I haven’t, but he’s hardly playing. I hope it’s just to see what Shealy can do…

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's what happens...

…when you can’t field your position. I mean, there’s got to be a reason why they won’t run him out at 1st base besides: Trey has no patience, or Trey won’t try new things. Still, we’re a DH league he should develop into an awesome DH! Yawn. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 22, 2008 9:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He fields 1B just fine.

And, of course, it’s the position where defense means the least.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 9:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Of course he's no..

…DLee. Nor a Pujols. But he’s a nice, damned average, ordinary, everyday kind of nobody at first base. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 22, 2008 9:45 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't want to get into one of our "things", so...

are you merely saying that he needs to live up to his promise at the plate if he’s going to be our first baseman, or are you suggesting we need a glove there?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 9:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hey, how many times do I have to tell you mr. stat-head

there is no metric that measures grit

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by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 9:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes there is.

GRIT. Haven’t you been paying attention to NYR’s groundbreaking research this season?!

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 9:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that dude has let emotion color his reasoning

I don’t trust him any more.

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by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 9:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how about if statistics make you feel warm all over?

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by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 10:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's ok

That’s what they are supposed to do. Statistics are the only thing that makes us cold, heartless robots feel good.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 10:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Especially in the cold glare of our monitors

amid the chilly dankness of our mother’s basements.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 10:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

C'mon HBP or BB

followed by inside the park slam by DDJ

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yup...

Gameday. Although I posted that after 2 pitches…

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Overall game comment: It's good...

…to see the walks from Guillen and Shealy, and the stat padding from DeJesus. Of course seeing Gordon and Butler do something here at the bottom of the order is nice too. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 22, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You'd think

Guillen was actually trying to give up to show up Trey. He didn’t realize that you could get on base that way.

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm so happy MLB postseason isn't chosen by the reporters like CFB

Detroit would’ve been so awesome against the Yankees in the ALDS

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by mazoboom on Sep 22, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A Magical Series in the Magical Stadium

on the Magical River in the Magical Bronx.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 9:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Woo hoo! Some legit stat...

…padding from DeJesus! – TL

by timlacy on Sep 22, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DDJ seems to be having the greatest season of this career

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It does seem...

…so. That’s something—-I guess?! – TL

by timlacy on Sep 22, 2008 9:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DDJ is a very good player

that’s what it means

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At the very least...

…he should be good trade bait. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 22, 2008 9:46 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You really have no idea how good DeJesus is

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 9:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how many VORP points does he get for his acting skills re: injury

HNMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM NYROYAL???? HOW MANY, DAMMIT!

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My comment was made...

…in cynicism. I l-o-v-e DeJesus. He’s not Beltran, but he’s darn good. I fear, however, we’re going to trade him because we need more position players. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 22, 2008 9:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I thought your “so that’s something — I guess?” meant that yes it is his best season, but for a guy as mediocre as him, that’s not saying much. Did I misread that? If so, what did it mean?

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 9:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just flippant cynicism.

He’s having a career year for a 70-win team. Again, I love DeJesus and I’d rather he did well than not. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 22, 2008 9:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here's a DDJ question

Why are his baseball-reference comps either guys who can’t hold his jock (Reed Johnson, Marlon Byrd, etc.) and a bunch of dudes I’ve never heard of? Is there really something that “X-Factor” about a good contact CF with moderate pop and bad baserunning?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

His PECOTA comps are different

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 9:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But I'm too cheap to access those

for now. I’m actually going to subscribe next year (or whenever the optimal time to start a subscription). Long story. I’ll be fishing for “what services are worth paying for” advice later int he offseason. BP is obviously #1…

It’s just weird — I really like DDJ. So much that I try to construct dumb arguments, like that he’s a better player than Torri Hunter (Hunter’s an overrated asshole, but he’s not THAT overrated). Who are his top 1 or 2 PECOTA comps?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Also

Mark Kotsay, Bill Virdon, and Eddie Milner…

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 9:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You didn't want to say that.

Because his #1 PECOTA comp in this year’s annual was…

Darin Erstad.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 9:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He was good once

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 9:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

By "once" do you mean

“one year”? ;)

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 9:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ohhhhhhhh nnoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

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by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 9:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At least 3

and then he basically fell off a cliff. I don’t think Erstad will be in DeJesus’s top 5 next year.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 9:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Actually, ...

…Reed Johnson is a high quality player. Since I’ve had more than 1/2 a season to watch him, I think the underestimation has more to do with his having played in Canada. He’s got a great attitude, under-rated power, and a nice average. …He’s also got Grudz-like grit. I mean, his fav player is Ty Cobb. There’s a Pete Rose-ish connection for you. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 22, 2008 9:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How do you...

…like my mixed-bag player analogy?! ;-/ – TL

by timlacy on Sep 22, 2008 9:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like it fine

except I irrationally hate Pete Rose 100x more than I irrationally like DDJ

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Makes sense...

…to me. I irrationally hate Pujols as much as I irrationally like George Brett. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 22, 2008 9:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I live up here, saw him play a lot

I like Reed Johnson OK. He’s the Practically Perfect Fourth Outfielder™. His .390 OBP season was fluke, though

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Of the Edmonds/Johnson platoon in...

…Chicago, when Edmonds went through a slump recently everyone was perfectly happy with Johnson. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 22, 2008 9:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's why he's a good platoon/4th OF guy

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Reed Johnson is an older version of Mark Teahen

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 9:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

older and balder

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I know I'm behind

But I can’t remember the last time Aviles struck out twice in a game

(cue someone to tell me it was yesterday)

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

August 16

0/6, 2K

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by mazoboom on Sep 22, 2008 9:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thanks

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TPJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111111111111

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Sep 22, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think the ump is related to Orlando Cabrera

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No

He’s related to Evan Longoria.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 9:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Okay, show of hands

who wants Detroit to score a run here?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

they need to get to 1000 sometime

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by mazoboom on Sep 22, 2008 9:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I know

I purposefully ignored it. heh

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 22, 2008 9:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Because the Royals contract with MLB says they get a bonus every time Soria gets a save

In reality, the only thing pumping up Soria’s save total gets the Royals is increasing his trade value. And if they aren’t going to trade him, who cares.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 9:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Teahen's 30th double

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I suppose he and Gordon are going for matching counting stats

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 9:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They'll be BFFs

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 10:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Best friends would've driven each other in

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 22, 2008 10:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 22, 2008 10:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yikes

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 10:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yikes, indeed

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by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 10:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The prevailing moronocracy at Royals Corner hates Teahen for playing well in September. Apparently he’s just teasing us when the games are unimportant, that evil sonofabitch. Release his ass now!

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 22, 2008 10:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

UNIMPORTANT?

This sweep is so important.

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 22, 2008 10:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Poll question:

more evil/stat padding DDJ or Teahen?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 22, 2008 10:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what happpened to the bubble on Maier's hat?

I was gone for the middle innings

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by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He discovered it

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by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 10:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

did he break TPJ's jaw?

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by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 10:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Apparently not

unless he’s playing with a broken jaw.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 10:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TEABAG!!!!

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Teabag!!!!!!

nice catch

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by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Web Gem, totes

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by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 10:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TPJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!

that guy is awesome

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by buddyball on Sep 22, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

71!

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 22, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply reply